FOOD STUDIES
The Foods Program allows students to explore the preparation, usage and nutritional value of a wide variety of foods. Students will use what they learn in their daily lives now and in their future. The program provides students with an opportunity to work in cooperative groups and on their own to discover their own abilities and develop a curiosity to learn more. Food Studies classes count towards ADST graduation requirement.
HOME ECONOMICS 8
As part of the Explore rotations, this introductory course will allow students to try both courses offered in Home Ec (foods and textiles), learn new skills and help them make informed decisions in their course selections in future years. In the food component students will be introduced to basic food preparation and food handling skills. Safety and lab procedures will be emphasized along with the planning and skills involved in creating a variety of easy-to-prepare, nutritious foods. In the textile component students will be introduced students to basic hand sewing techniques and related sewing equipment and supplies. Students will use creative thinking and planning and learn the skills involved in producing simple, useful and personalized textiles project.
Supplementary Fee: $29.25
FOOD STUDIES 9
An intermediate exploration in Food Studies. Students will have the opportunity to use the design cycle as it relates to understanding how to prepare, cook, and think critically about food. This exploration is designed to increase students' knowledge of nutrition and food preparation that will enable them to make healthy and wise food choices throughout their life interwoven throughout the practical application of skills, will be important topics and concepts in Food and Nutrition Studies; students will gain an understanding about the intersections that food has with health safety, First People's food practices (harvest/gathering, preparation and preservation), culture, mental and physical well-being, food trends, as well as global and local food systems as they pertain to economics, ethics, and environmental sustainability.
Supplementary Fee: $83.60
FOOD STUDIES 10
This course continues to build from the skills developed in Foods 9. Foods 10 is an intermediate exploration in Food Studies. Students will have the opportunity to use the design cycle as it relates to understanding how to prepare, cook, and think critically about food. This exploration is designed to increase students' knowledge of nutrition and food preparation that will enable them to make healthy and wise food choices throughout their life interwoven throughout the practical application of skills, will be important topics and concepts in Food and Nutrition Studies; students will gain an understanding about the intersections that food has with health safety, First People's food practices (harvest/gathering, preparation and preservation), culture, mental and physical well-being, food trends, as well as global and local food systems as they pertain to economics, ethics, and environmental sustainability.
Supplementary Fee: $83.60
FOOD STUDIES 11
While coordinating time, money, cooking skills, and supplies, students will apply the principles upon which successful food preparation is based. Students will have the opportunity to prepare complex entrees and desserts. Students will also engage in creative cooking challenges to enhance communication and culinary skills. Students will also have the opportunity to demonstrate recipes to the class. There will be opportunities to make connections with the community with students designing their own culinary community based project. Depending on student interest, there will be opportunities for field trips and guest speakers. Students will exercise global food etiquette, meal preparation and presentation. Local history of the First Peoples cuisine will also be explored and practiced within the classroom. Overall, this course is based on practical culinary skills.
Supplementary Fee: $88.85
FOOD STUDIES 12
This course is a continuation of Foods 11 and will build upon the skills acquired from Foods 11. Students will continue build on their foundations of coordinating time, money, cooking skills, and supplies. Based on interest, students will prepare complex entrees and desserts. Students will have the opportunity to bake various products and practice cake decorating. Students will also collaborate with their peers and develop new recipes by experimenting and adjusting amounts and ingredients. Students will be inviting guests in to review their culinary skills. Based on student's interest, there will be opportunities for field trips and guest speakers. Students will exercise global food etiquette, meal preparation and presentation. Local history of the First Peoples cuisine will also be explored and practiced within the classroom. The goal of this course is to focus on and solidify individual culinary skills so students will be healthy and successful after graduation. RECOMMENDED: Food Studies 11
Supplementary Fee: $88.85
TEXTILES
The Textiles Program allows students to explore the various areas of clothing and textiles. Students will learn basic hand and machine sewing techniques and then will choose their own fabric and materials to make their own projects of choice which may include shirts, sweatshirts and/or pants. There is options for students to choose project that are more textiles arts and crafts, emphasizing creative crafts such as quilted pillows and fabric painting. Textiles classes count towards ADST graduation requirement.
TEXTILES 9
Do you like sewing or want to learn how? Do you wear clothing? Do you have a personal style? Textile 9 is an introductory course where students will explore aspects of fashion while learning and developing basic sewing skills, including using and fitting patterns. Projects will be determined by the student in consultation with the teacher and may include clothing garments with design elements or techniques (pj pants, tank tops, and/or use of basic fabrics, etc.), use of basic quilting and/or embellishment techniques, and/or creating personal designs for projects. Additional projects can be determined by the student in discussion with the teacher, and may include zippered cases or duffle bags, pet beds, stuffies, crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc. Some aspects of clothing selection, including design, fabrics, influences on clothing choices, and the environmental impact of the fashion industry will also be discussed. The course is designed to be very independent with a project based learning approach. Students are asked to supply patterns, fabric, and notions for their projects.
Supplementary Fee: $36.60
TEXTILES 10
Do you like sewing or want to learn how? Do you wear clothing? Do you have a personal style? Textile 10 is an introductory course where students will explore aspects of fashion while learning and developing basic sewing skills, including using and fitting patterns. Projects will be determined by the student in consultation with the teacher and may include clothing garments with design elements or techniques (pj pants, tank tops, and/or use of basic fabrics, etc.), use of basic quilting and/or embellishment techniques, and/or creating personal designs for projects. Additional projects can be determined by the student in discussion with the teacher, and may include zippered cases or duffle bags, pet beds, stuffies, crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc. Some aspects of clothing selection, including design, fabrics, influences on clothing choices, and the environmental impact of the fashion industry will also be discussed. The course is designed to be very independent with a project based learning approach. Students are asked to supply patterns, fabric, and notions for their projects.
Supplementary Fee: $36.60
TEXTILES 11
If you are just learning to sew or have completed Textiles 10, this is the course for you! Learn about design and fabrics and how to work with them to develop and reflect your own personal style. Students will be introduced to more advanced sewing techniques and use of commercial patterns. Projects will be determined by the student in consultation with the teacher and may include clothing garments with more advanced design elements or techniques (pants, jeans, unlined jackets, and/or use of challenging fabrics, etc.), use of more intricate quilting and/or embellishment techniques, and/or creating personal designs for projects. Additional projects can be determined by the student in discussion with the teacher, and may include zippered cases or duffle bags, pet beds, stuffies, crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc. Environmental and sustainability considerations of the fashion industry will be explored, as well as practical experience with upcycling textiles. The course is designed to be very independent with a project based learning approach. Students are asked to supply patterns, fabric, and notions for their projects.
Supplementary Fee: $36.60
TEXTILES 12
Refine and continue to develop your fashion and/or textile design, pattern drafting, and clothing construction skills in this course! Advanced construction and fitting techniques will be explored using either commercial patterns, or modified patterns. Projects will be determined by the student in consultation with the teacher and may include items such as challenging garments and/or fabrics (lined jacket or coat, creation of personal designs and patterns, leather or synthetic, velvet, sheer fabrics, etc.), difficult quilting techniques, creation of furniture or technical items (hiking equipment, etc.), recycling or upcycling textile items, and/or use of equipment beyond basic sewing techniques. Students will explore components of fibre content, fabric type, fabric usage, textile manipulation, governing agencies influence on production/labeling textile items, textile history; including First Peoples knowledge and practices, ethical issues around textiles, and environmental issues around textiles. The course is designed to be very independent with a project based learning approach. Students are asked to supply patterns, fabric, and notions for their projects. RECOMMENDED: Textiles 11
Supplementary Fee: $36.60
